In India, wealth linked to increased obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure risk
India’s cardiovascular disease risk burden is highest among high socioeconomic status populations who have the highest rates of obesity, diabetes, and hypertension.
India’s cardiovascular disease risk burden is highest among high socioeconomic status populations who have the highest rates of obesity, diabetes, and hypertension.
A U.S. program that penalizes hospitals with high readmission rates may not be as effective as previously thought, according to a new study. The … Continue reading “Hospital readmission penalties’ effectiveness questioned”
Drugs targeting the buildup of abnormal proteins in the brain, which researchers believe contribute to Alzheimer’s disease, have so far proved unsuccessful in stemming dementia. Some experts now believe that it is time to reframe research by focusing on other pathologies that may be causing dementia.
The intake of minerals such as zinc does not appear to have an influence on the risk of getting multiple sclerosis (MS), according to … Continue reading “No link found between mineral intake, MS risk”
A celebrity feud on social media has been raising awareness about the health dangers of dietary supplements, bringing far more attention to the problem … Continue reading “Celebrity feud puts spotlight on the dangers of dietary supplements”
Everyday drink choices may influence cancer risk.
A new poll from Politico and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that Americans are focused less on health care costs and … Continue reading “Poll: Americans want government action on health care pricing”
Medical schools should place a greater emphasis on meaningful nutrition education, according to a new Viewpoint article in JAMA co-authored by Walter Willett, professor … Continue reading “Why medical schools need to teach nutrition”
Nutrition researchers have brought much to our understanding of a healthful diet and are continuing to improve the quality of their data, says Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Frank Hu.
Good health is a powerful driver of productivity, while health-related risks, such as infectious disease outbreaks, can cause immense disruption to businesses.